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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1889
Page
5
A natural gas explosion in an abandoned Mt Morris building seriously injures several boys who tested a homemade feed cutter powered by escaping gas. Four youths Donly Fox South and Burris were at the site. A match sparked the flame and victims were fatally injured.
A November 13 telegram describes a fatal gun accident in Ontario County where 8 year old Clarence Rodgers shot his 4 year old sister, tearing the left sole of her face. Another report from Huntington notes David Walker wounded by a cartridge to the chest. From Point Pleasant a teen, Oscar Lee aged 18, accidentally shot himself. cause unknown.
At 5 pm the gas generator at the J tma Rolling Mill in Wheeling, opposite the city, exploded. Eight to ten men were nearby. five workers including B Caldwell, Thomas Johns, William Howell, and Charles Smith suffered severe facial burns and internal injuries. Some may die. the mill itself sustained no property damage.
The Avon more Land and Improvement Company purchased BH acres of land in the Loop area of Bellee county. A charter for the entity has been applied for. Incorporators include Messrs Behyuler and Patterson. The company plans a park and a road project on the site. The land features a three mile river front.
Wheeling November 13 The Pittsburg Police Department has secured evidence against H. G. A. Suckford held in the local workhouse for three weeks. An officer will travel here tomorrow to take Stickford into custody for outstanding charges.
Deputy Faust from the county seat closed the dry goods store of L. Bhaffer who also runs a Mahaffey business. Executions against Mr. Shaffer total WM. The sale of the Du Bois store will occur on the 22d inst.
The United and Central Connellsville Coke companies plan a Friday stockholders meeting to vote on arrangements. Frick and McClure interests led to ownership changes, with offices to move Monday to Fifth Avenue to consolidate Frick operations.
A hired man, Ernest Jump aged about 10, died after drinking cider tainted with strychnine in Jonesville. Counter, a farmer, is jailed. Authorities say Counter and his wife had domestic strife and he blamed Jump for troubles. Dr Ensign's office treated the boy before his death. broken, bittersweet cider prompted suspicion of foul play.
Washington reports that the special train carrying international delegates completed its historic trip, covering thousands of miles under the same locomotive. American delegates attest to positive impact on the public, highlighting increased interest in South American commerce and regional prosperity, despite unfavorable weather limiting scenery en route through Pennsylvania.
In a public letter to Postmaster General Wanamaker Dr Norvin Green argues against 10 cent rate plans for short distance telegraph messages. He warns such rates threaten Western Union earnings and may force buyouts of competing lines. He suggests arbitration and urges a fair, impartial decision.
Surveying and engineering crews arrive in Valparaiso on November 14 for the New York, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad project. The proposed trunk line, to be called the American Midland, would run north of the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago route and connect major towns toward Chicago and New York, with a belt line terminal in Chicago. Completion is expected next year.
A fragment lists prices from $22 to $12 on imported Schnabel’s Pennekille overcoats in blue black and brown with guarantees. Mentions Lies' Popular Gallery offering photos and crayons for holidays. Includes scattered names and places in Pittsburgh area and Nod highlights cabinet deals at Aufrecht’s Elite Gallery.
Funeral notices for Dalene Barker On Tu C Novambe aged 73 from Fawn township. Robert Dawson’s Tarentum home funeral on Townspay afternoon November 14. Also Willis Boorne aged 43 with services November 16 at Wyle avenue SarvEpay. Exia Brannen daughter of Sarah and Frank, 8 years ? months, River Avenue Allegheny. Lizzie Case wife of J A Case funeral at 64 Fifth Avenue Tuesday morning Versailles Cemetery. Demuth aged 168 with mass at St Marys Allegheny and funeral at 223 Spring Garden Avenue Allegheny Friday 15 inst.
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